Mark 8:36

For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul?

Matthew 4:8-10

Again the devil taketh him unto an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory;

Matthew 16:26

For what would a man be advantaged, though he could gain the whole world, if he should suffer the loss of his soul? or what will a man give as the ransom for his soul?

Luke 9:25

For what advantage hath a man in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with the loss of life?

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast a multitude of good things in store for many years, be at ease, eat, drink, and be merry!

Luke 16:19-23

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making splendid entertainments every day:

Romans 6:21

What fruit therefore had ye then in those things at which ye are now confounded? for the end of those things is death.

Philippians 3:7-9

But what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.

Hebrews 11:24-26

By faith Moses, when he became a grown man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

James 1:9-11

Let the brother low in station rejoice in his elevation:

Revelation 18:7-8

As much as she hath glorified herself, and rioted in luxury, so much torment and sorrow give her: because she hath said in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

General references

Bible References

General references

Matthew 10:39
He that preserveth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall preserve it.
Luke 17:33
Whosoever seeketh to preserve his life shall lose it; and whosoever would lose it, shall preserve it.